It took control following an extraordinary meeting at which South Africa-based businessman Dave King won a vote among shareholders to oust the plc board.

And on Tuesday it was announced that businessmen John Bennett and Chris Graham have been added to the Rangers International Football Club plc board as non-executive directors.

Solicitor James Blair, a partner in partner in Anderson Strathern, has been appointed company secretary.

Of the departures, Rangers said in a statement: "It is also noted that Mr Llambias and Mr Leach, along with Sandy Easdale, have been advised that a resolution to remove them as directors of the company has been received by the company.

Paul Murray is interim chairman as part of Dave King's controlling group

"A meeting may be required for this purpose, but it is hoped that this will not prove necessary."

The trio have three weeks to respond to their suspension.

They have been replaced with Paul Murray, who was appointed acting chairman of the plc board on Friday, fellow directors Douglas Park and John Gilligan, plus the club's head of football administration, Andrew Dickson.

An Easdale family spokesman said: "We are surprised at Rangers' announcement bearing in mind there is no power in Scottish law to suspend a director. We also note mention of an investigation. Sandy Easdale has absolutely nothing to fear from any investigation."